This piece tells the story of how the kangaroo got her pouch. Long ago the kangaroo’s young had to hop along beside her, there were many dangers and obstacles for the young joeys. One day a fire threatened the kangaroo and her joeys, so she was granted a pouch so they could escape the flames.
Brooke Sutton is a contemporary Aboriginal artist and a proud Kalkadoon woman from the emu foot province around the Mount Isa area in North West Queensland. Brooke has had a passion for painting since she was 8 years old. Brooke has won various local art competitions and been commissioned for several artworks all whilst at school. She has also exhibited her artworks in several locations around Australia.
